Keep in touch with customers: Newsletters can be an effective marketing communication and lead generation tool. MCI notes a 50 percent increase in subscribers to FYI from MCI in the last year. Click here to learn what experts have to say about effectively managing the content, structure and format of a newsletter.

In style with Tri-State: This Galena, Illinois, operator may well be in the industry's most fashionable company. It has some of the snappiest-dressed drivers and now it will have some of the smartest looking coaches in their fleet. Tri-State is the first to place an order for the new look, 40-foot D4005; the operator will take six. Click here to learn more.

Warmer weather is on its way, so make sure your coach stays cool. Right now, MCI Fleet Support has a number of popular air conditioning parts on sale. Order now. In the U.S. call 800-323-1238. In Canada call 800-665-0155 or shop online at The Parts Store. Click here.

Meet MCI's MVP! This space is reserved for MCI's best pre-owned value, exclusively for our FYI subscribers. MCI's Most Valuable Pre-owned motor coach for March* is a 2000 102EL3 priced at $249,000*. Remember, when you buy an MCI MVP coach, you're assured of a vehicle that's been carefully inspected by our factory-trained technicians. Click for more details.

MAINTENANCE MATTERS - Fuel rules: Fuel prices hit a record high in March, and fuel economy is high on the priority list for every operator. Click here for tips on maintaining your coach for optimal fuel efficiency.

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UMA EXPO Highlights: Amidst the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, MCI marked many firsts. Along with the debut of the new-look D4005, MCI unveiled a super-opulent LX edition of the E4500 coach. MCI also hosted a wedding in its booth followed by a reception at the top of the Stratosphere hotel. Plus, four lucky customers won Holland America cruises. Click here for our photo review and to learn more.

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Offer expires 04/30/05 and coach is subject to immediate sale to the first qualified buyer. MVP sale price quoted is in U.S. dollars and does not include any applicable sales or excise tax, title, license, documentation or environmental fees or handling charges. While every effort is made to verify that prices shown are correct, errors may still occur from time to time. The seller reserves the right to correct any errors at any time. Listing and display of a coach does not constitute an offer to sell the coach, and Seller is under no obligation to sell or deliver a coach until the seller's usual form of agreement, including all applicable terms and conditions, is signed by both the buyer and an authorized representative of the company. Please contact your sales representative to confirm availability and prices before making an offer to buy a coach shown on this site.